‘1898 az’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Calara’ peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,496) from which it is distinguished by producing fruit hat ripens a month after the harvesting period of ‘Calara’ in a normal year.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW VARIETY

The present invention refers to a new variety of peach tree which willhereinafter be denominated as the ‘1898 Peach’ which produces clingstonefruit which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment in lateOctober in a normal growing year in the San Joaquin Valley of CentralCalifornia as a very firm, very late, fresh market peach with a good redblush coloration.

In the development of new commercial varieties of fruit specificcharacteristics places a premium on those varieties, which are early orlate maturing, in the growing season. However, many such varieties havesmall size, lack of flavor, or coloration. In some instances there areother undesirable characteristics that decrease the commercial success.In order for a fruit to be a commercial success it must possess thosecharacteristics of good size, good color, and good flavor. At the sametime the date of maturity must be separate or different than othersimilar fruit. The fruit of the present variety also tends to retain itsfirmness longer than other peaches. This new variety meets all of theaforementioned criteria and therefore is of commercial appeal to theconsumer.

ORIGIN AND ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The present variety of peach tree was discovered by the inventor in agrove of ‘Calara’ peach trees (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,496) located nearParlier, Calif. The inventor discovered the new variety as abranch/sport on a ‘Calara’ tree in the year 2020 and observed it for oneyear. The new variety was asexually reproduced in 2021 by bud graftingapproximately 80 trees onto ‘Nemaguard’ (unpatented) rootstock in anearby orchard. These trees have not yet produced fruit. However, fruitwas obtained from the parent (sport). The inventor has carefullyexamined the asexually reproduced trees which appear to be identical tothe parent.

SUMMARY OF THE NEW VARIETY

The subject ‘1898 Peach’ variety is characterized by producing a large,firm clingstone fruit which has good red blush coloration and is ripefor commercial harvesting and shipment approximately the third andfourth week of October in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.The new variety is similar to ‘Calara’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,496), butfrom which is distinguishable in that the fruit ripens a month laterthan ‘Calara’, between October 15 and November 1 in a normal year. Thefruit of this new variety is very firm, and possesses a very good flavoras well as an aroma that is greatly acceptable for a late ripeningvariety.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are color photographs showing fruit andfoliage of the new variety.

FIG. 1 shows branches, leaves and fruit of the new variety in situ.

FIG. 2 shows a close up of the tops of leaves and branches of the newvariety.

FIG. 3 shows a close up of the undersides of leaves and branches of thenew variety.

FIG. 4 shows a branch of the new variety with flowers and buds.

FIG. 5 shows whole uncut fruit of the new variety.

FIG. 6 shows a piece of fruit cut in half showing the pit and the flesh.

FIG. 7 shows a piece of fruit cut in half showing the pit removed fromthe flesh.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring more specifically to the pomological description of this newand distinct variety of peach tree, the following has been observedunder the ecological conditions prevailing in the location of originwhich is near Sanger, Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley of CentralCalifornia. All major color code designations are by reference to theDictionary of Color by Maerz & Paul, First Edition 1930. Common colornames are also occasionally employed.

TREE

-   Size: Tree is similar in size and growth habit to ‘Calara’.    Considered medium-large for peaches.-   Vigor: Moderate.-   Form: Upright.-   Regularity of bearing appears to be regular (i.e., every year, not    in alternate years).-   Trunk size: Medium.-   Branches:    -   -   Size.—Medium.        -   Surface texture.—Slightly rough. a. Mature — Slightly            Rough. b. Immature — Smooth.        -   Color code (one year or older).—Bronze-umber, 15-J-11.        -   Color code (immature).—Biscay green, 21-K-5.

LEAVES

-   Size: Medium to large.-   Length: 95-113 mm.-   Width: 21-32 mm.-   Shape: Lanceolate to nearly linear, leaf tip acuminate.-   Texture: Smooth.-   Color code:    -   -   Upwardly disposed surface (upper side).—Hellebore green,            23-L-3.        -   Downwardly disposed surface (underside).—Close to “palm”,            22-K-2.-   Marginal form: Crenate to serrate, slightly undulate in larger    leaves.-   Leaf base: Acute.-   Leaf vein:    -   -   Color code.—Linden green, 19-J-1.        -   Thickness.—0.5-1.0 mm.-   Glandular characteristics:    -   -   Reniform.—Alternate.        -   Color.—Cocoa turtle apache+, sahara−, 7-E-12.        -   Size.—0.5-1 mm.        -   Number.—2-4.-   Petiole:    -   -   Size.—Medium.        -   Length.—From 5 -9 mm.        -   Diameter.—From 1 -2 mm.        -   Color code.—Citron green, 19-K-2.-   Stipules: Deciduous, only present in young leaves, in pairs at    petiole base.    -   -   Length.—From 8-10 mm.        -   Width.—From 0.5-1 mm.        -   Shape.—Linear.        -   Color code.—Bright green, 21-L-7.

FLOWERS

-   Flower buds: Hardy under typical central San Joaquin Valley climate    condition.    -   -   Size.—Dormant buds of average size.        -   Length.—From 10-14 mm.        -   Form.—Ellipsoidal.-   Bud scales:    -   -   Color.—Bonito Fuscous+(7-C-7) and pubescent on outer            surface, Briarwood+(8-J-6) on inner surface.-   Generally: Showy type.-   Date of bloom: 100% bloom as of approximately March 12.-   Size: Generally medium to large.-   Diameter: When fully expanded: 36-43 mm.-   Bloom quantity: Abundant.-   Fragrance, slight: Typical peach.-   Petals:    -   -   Size.—Medium to large. Length — 16 mm to 18 mm. Width — 15            mm to 17 mm.        -   Form.—Broadly ovate to almost round.        -   Number.—Five.        -   Color.—Pink (41-K-1) near claw to very very light pink            (41-B-1) at apex margins.        -   Petal claws.—Broadly truncate. Width — 1 mm-1.5 mm. Length —            1 mm-1.5 mm.        -   Petal margins.—Moderately undulated with somewhat rounded            margins.        -   Flower pedicel.—Very short 3-4 mm. Color — Courge green            (21-L-3). Surface — glabrous. Diameter — 2-3 mm.-   Sepals:    -   -   Surface.—Pubescent.        -   Size.—Medium to large.        -   Form.—Ovate.        -   Color.—Maroon (55-L-5) at base, to gray-green (21-E-2) along            sepal lobe edges, with green color (21-K-7) inside of            sepals.        -   Number.—Five.-   Hypanthium:    -   -   Outside color.—Courge green (21-L-3) at base grading into            maroon (55-L-5) near base of sepals.        -   Inside of hypanthium, color.—Navaho (10-D-12).-   Anthers:    -   -   Size.—Average.        -   Color.—Gold tinged with pink (3-A-11).-   Pollen: Present, yellow ochre (11-L-7).-   Stamen: 8-13 mm.    -   -   Number.—35-45.-   Filament:    -   -   Color.—White (49-A-1) to Persian Lilac (51-H-1).-   Position of stamens relative to petals: Same level.-   Pistil:    -   -   Length.—Average 16 mm.        -   Number.—One.        -   Color.—Light green (17-I-2) at the base, grapefruit (19-L-1)            at the top.        -   Surface.—Pubescent.-   Stigma:    -   -   Color.—Yellow-green (20-L-1).-   Ovary: Pubescent, ovary densely covered with unbranched,    multicellular trichomes.-   Position of stigma relative to anthers: Same level.

FRUIT

-   Date of maturity: October 15^(th) to November 1^(st) in a normal    year.-   Size:    -   -   Diameter axial plane.—From 67-70 mm.        -   Transverse in suture plane.—From 67-70 mm.        -   Transverse at rt. angle to suture plane.—From 69-71 mm.-   Form:    -   -   Uniform.—        -   Symmetrical or asymmetrical.—Shape of fruit is slightly            asymmetrical.-   Suture: Shallow.-   Ventral surface: Uneven.-   Stem cavity:    -   -   Width.—From 4-7 mm.        -   Depth.—From 13-17 mm.        -   Length.—From 5-7 mm.        -   Shape.—Oval.-   Stem: Short.    -   -   Diameter.—From 2-4 mm.-   Apex: Rounded to slight depressed.-   Pistil point: Slightly raised above surface, with a depression on    either side in the suture axis.-   Skin: Thickness normal for peach, medium pubescence.-   Texture: Firm.-   Color code:    -   -   Blush color.—Deep pinkish orange, 4-K-11 to 4-I-11.        -   Ground color.—Varies over 50% at axis, from yellow to            orange, 9-L-5 to 9-L-8.        -   Flesh color.—Spanish yellow-golden yellow, 10-L-7.        -   Color at surface of pit cavity.—Flirt-India red to Arabian            red+/red robin−, 2-K-9 to 7-L-6.        -   Color of pit well.—Brigand, 2-J-11.-   Juice production: Moderate.-   Flavor: Good.-   Aroma: Good.-   Fruit sweetness: Medium.-   Fibers:    -   -   Number.—Few.        -   Texture.—Firm.-   Ripening: Even.-   Eating quality: Good.-   Stone:    -   -   Attachment.—Clingstone.        -   Fibers.—Numerous, Short, slightly thick.        -   Size.—Medium. Length — from 27-28 mm. Width — from 22-25 mm.            Diameter — from 18-19 mm.-   Form:    -   -   Ovate.—Round.-   Apex: Sharply acute.-   Color code, when dry: Cordova-Castellon+(light brown), 7-J-11.-   Base: Truncate.-   Sides: Unequal.-   Texture: Pitted.-   Ridges: On both sides of stone and narrowing towards apex; ridge on    one side of the stone is much stronger (i.e., multiple ridges    present on that side).-   Tendency to split: None evident externally, although there is always    a deeper suture in the flesh on one side of the stem cavity.-   Use: Fresh Market.-   Shipping and quality: Very Good.

The above description of this new variety of peach tree is based on thegrowing conditions prevailing near Parlier, Calif. in the Central SanJoaquin Valley of California, variations of the usual magnitude andcharacteristics may occur due to change in cultural factors, includingirrigation, fertilization, primary climatic changes, et al.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree asdescribed and illustrated which is somewhat similar to ‘Calara’ (U.S.Plant Pat. No. 15,496), from which it is distinguished by producingfruit that ripens a month after the harvesting period of ‘Calara’, withgood exterior coloration and very good eating quality which are maturefor commercial harvesting and shipment approximately October 15-November1 in a normal year.